Assessment Mapping

1. Parcel number creation
2. Parcel dimensions & area
3. Parcel owner of record
4. Transfer upon death (death certificates can be sent to asmtmapping@jacksongov.org to activate beneficiary deeds)
5. Approval of Plats
6. Updating county records with new surveys and plats

Plats are recommended to be reviewed by the Assessment Mapping Section before any signature is affixed to the document.

Submit plat digitally to: asmtmapping@jacksongov.org PDF format and autocad file (if available). Plats sent to this email and with the autocad file will be the priority

Plat Approval Requirements Jackson County Assessment Department

The following requirements must be met in order for a plat to be approved and signed by the Jackson County Assessment Department.

Dedication:

1. Stating a dedication is required.
   
   
2. The name of the subdivision shall neither duplicate nor too closely resemble the name of any existing subdivision within Jackson County and is suggested to be as short as possible.
   
   
3. A document without a dedication will be considered a Survey. The Assessment Mapping Section does not approve surveys. This applies even if the document refers to a name or states that the document is a minor subdivision without the following words in the dedication: now herein known as, referred to as, or do hereby dedicate and set apart.

Ownership:

1. The signature of the owner(s) on the plat must be the same owner(s) shown on tax rolls at time of plat approval. If names are different and there has been a recent name change for the legal description that is being platted, a copy of the recorded deed(s) must be supplied with plat. Deeds transferring ownership prior to plat must contain correct legal descriptions or name transfer is invalid.
   
   
2. If a company changes its name after acquiring the property to be platted, a state certificate verifying the name change will be required.
   
   
3. A business, company, or corporation acquiring title to property under one name by deed and has changed name prior to platting property shall supply proper proof of business, company, corporation name change with plat. This includes individuals, divorcees, and deaths.
   
   
4. If the property is in the name of a trust, trustees must sign plat.
   
   
5. If a plat covers areas under multiple owners, a place for all owners' signatures is

   required.

6. Plats having multiple ownerships need to have documentation designating which lots go with which owners. Lacking documentation, they will be divided according to last recorded property line before plat.
   i.e. owner of lots 1 & 2 --- John Smith owner of lots 3-8 --- John Richardson
   i.e. owner of lots 1-8 --- John Smith & John Richardson
   
   

Legal Descriptions:

1. Legal description will be verified against tax rolls, legal descriptions must match within tolerance set forth by Assessment Mapping Section. (closure within 1.0 ft)
   
   
2. Stateplane coordinates must be provided in NAD1983 Missouri West, and are required for at least three (3) plat corners, and show a tie to a section/quarter section corner with a directional bearing (angle, bearing, distance).(Suggested to be in Meters or US Survey Feet, will change to Meters or International Feet with conversion to SPCS2022).
   
   
3. A Legal on a plat illustration and in the descriptive part of plat shall have the same bearings and dimensions, when describing the same location.

   Property lines and Right of Way center lines (when dedicating new Right of Way) shall show complete dimensions (distances and bearings).

   • Curved lines will show the following: radius, arc lengths, initial tangent bearing
   • or chord bearings.
   • All lots/tracts shall have their individual stated area on the plat.
   • All subdivisions shall have a total for platted area.
4. Any errors such as typographic errors, non closures, missing areas, incomplete legal or missed callings will cause plat to be rejected.
   
   
5. If a plat legal description is a re-plat of an existing subdivision, it must be stated in the legal description. It is acceptable to use Sec-Twp-Rng along with the subdivision/lots that are being re-platted.
   
   

Taxes:

1. All real property taxes must be paid and current before Jackson County will approve.
   
   
2. Tax Certificates will be created by the Assessment Mapping Section and will be signed by

   the Collection Department.

3. Tax Certificates will be given at the time the plat is signed by Assessement Mapping. Tax Certificates will need to be recorded along with the plat.
   
   

General:

1. A place for county to sign must be on plat. Please label it "Jackson County Assessment Mapping"
   
   
2. The Assessent Mapping signature should be the last one before recording.
   
   
3. If a plat within the unincorporated area of Jackson County has been approved by County planning, it must be submitted to the Assessment Mapping Section within 90 days for approval. If not, plat will go back to County planning for review.
   
   
4. All plats are subject to time limitations from date of original request for approval to time of final signature by Assessment Mapping Section
   
   
5. If a city ordinance is required, it must be provided at the time of review.
   
   
6. When platting or surveying buildings within a lot, there shall be dimensions and bearings that tie the building to the lot that it lies within.
   
   
7. In a multiphase subdivision, if the first phase has a common area reference, a copy of the declaration must be supplied. If the declaration has been amended it must be supplied with a subsequent plat.
   
   
8. Must comply with current Missouri Revised Statutes.
   
   
9. Recorder of Deeds requires 2 paper and 2 mylar copies to record.
   
   
10. All plats must be recorded at the Recorder of Deeds office at: Recorder of Deeds: 112 W Lexington Ave Independence Mo 64050
    
    

Downloadable Plat Requirements(PDF, 3MB)

Submit GOVQA request

Pricing

Digital Data

Paper Maps

Downloadable Pricing Guide(PDF, 52KB)

Parcel viewer is an assessment map for tax information purposes. It shall not be used for conveyances or the establishment of property boundaries.

Report errors in data to asmtmapping@jacksongov.org or call 816-881-4561 

Parcel Viewer

1. I want to split my property but do not know how I should do it?

Contact your city’s planning and zoning for their requirements and suggestions. If the property is in an unincorporated area in Jackson County

Contact Jackson County Public Works
Phone 816-881-4530

** The county is required to combine parcels adjacent and with the same owner name. If the adjacent properties have a different owner/entity name then they will be split.

2. I want to combine my property, how do I do that?

For the county you can request to combine a property by emailing asmtmapping@jacksongov.org or calling 816-881-4561, they will be combined for the following tax year. Parcels must be adjacent and owned by the same entity/entity’s names via deed and all property taxes paid.

Contact your city’s planning and zoning for their combination requirements. 

3. How do I change my mailing address for assessment correspondence?

Fill out this form

4. My situs (location) address on my real property is incorrect on tax rolls.

Contact assessment mapping at asmtmapping@jacksongov.org or call 816-881-4561

5. Where are my property lines at?

If a plat or survey boundary was recorded with the county you can find a copy at the recorder of deeds, if those do not contain your specific boundaries that you are looking for, then a surveyor will have to be hired to find your boundaries. 

6. How can I get a recorded copy of a deed/plat/survey of my property?

You can buy a copy at the Recorder of Deeds

7. How do I pay my taxes and how much do I owe?

You can see your tax bill and pay your taxes here or pay at the Collection Department at 415 E 12th St Kansas City, MO 64106 or 112 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

8. How can I get easement information on my property or right of way information?

Contact your city for easement/right of way information. If the property is in an unincorporated area in Jackson County, contact Jackson County Public Works   816-881-4530

9. I am building a new structure on my property, what do I need to get a permit?

Each city has different requirements to issue a building permit, contact your city. If the property is in an unincorporated area in Jackson County, contact Jackson County Public Works   816-881-4530